The Pirates 2014
“Those who conquer the sea will have it all!”
What is The Pirates?
The film "The Pirates" is set at the cusp of the founding of the Joseon Dynasty. An envoy from China is tasked with delivering Emperor Ming's Royal Seal, but their mission is disrupted by a natural event.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 6, 2014
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Lotte Entertainment, Harimao Pictures, Cinedigm
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $64,400,000
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The film "The Pirates" is set at the cusp of the founding of the Joseon Dynasty. An envoy from China is tasked with delivering Emperor Ming's Royal Seal, but their mission is disrupted by a natural event. A whale swallows the royal seal, prompting a reward to be offered for its recovery. A group of mountain bandits and a group of pirates are among those competing to retrieve the lost treasure from the whale's belly. The two groups, led by Jang Sa Jung and Yeo Wol respectively, engage in a pursuit to claim the treasure.
Should you watch it?
“A giant whale swallows a royal seal, sparking a fierce race between mountain bandits and pirates.”
- features a high stakes treasure hunt
- brings together rival mountain bandits and pirates
- the plot relies heavily on an unusual premise involving a giant whale
Watch it if you enjoy adventurous tales about rivals racing to retrieve a lost treasure.
The film contains action and fantasy elements suitable for general audiences of the genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It follows mountain bandits and pirates racing to retrieve a royal seal swallowed by a whale.
Who leads the mountain bandits?
A group of mountain bandits is led by Jang Sa Jung.
Who leads the pirates?
A group of pirates is led by Yeo Wol.
Why is everyone chasing the whale?
A generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale.
When is the story set?
The story is set at the cusp of the founding of the Joseon Dynasty.